David Epley (entertainer)
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David Epley | |
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| Other names | Doktor Kaboom |
| Education | University of North Carolina at Greensboro (BFA) |
| Years active | 2006–present |
| Known for | science communication, acting, writing, comedy |
David Epley, popularly known as Doktor Kaboom, is a German/American science communicator, stage actor, and comedian.[1] His interactive stage shows have been featured in venues like The Kennedy Center and The Orpheum Theater, and Epley has appeared on television programs like “Fox News”,[2] "New Day Northwest,"[3] and a number of local television affiliates. His home experiment ideas have also been featured in magazines like Parents.[4] Epley is a U.S. Army veteran and was a volunteer firefighter and emergency medical technician for 5 years.[5][6]
David Epley was born in Germany[when?][where?] and grew up in North Carolina[7] where he attended a specialized high school, the North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics, to take advanced science courses like Astrophysics.[8] In college, Epley majored in both Chemistry and Theater.[9][10] He earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. His affinity for the stage lead him to an early career in street performances and festivals in the U.S. and internationally, in particular Renaissance fairs.[11]